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10 Inspiring Texts to Send Your Family Members

July 2, 2015 3:24 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

The way we communicate with our family members today is drastically different than it was just 10 years ago. Our interactions with family members because of the technology we’re using is often short and not relationally-focused. Mark recently published a series of blog posts encouraging individuals to take time to send 10 uplifting text messages...


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All Pro Dad featured on ABC Action News “Positively Tampa Bay”

June 19, 2015 3:59 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Families across the country will soon wrestle with an annual puzzle: What should we get dad for Father’s Day? Sure, you can buy Dad a gift that will quickly fade away ie; the clichéd bad tie, but why not get him a gift that will endure?  Mark Merrill, president of All Pro Dad and Family...


2015 Mid-Year Impact Report

2015 Mid-Year Impact Report

June 8, 2015 8:25 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

As an organization, we are serving more hurting people than ever before. See our growth in the 2015 Mid-Year Report featured below and download the full report. We are moving into the traditionally “lean” summer months for giving. We are a non-profit organization and rely on tax-deductible gifts from friends like you.  Any gift has...


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10 Life Skills Your Teen Needs Before Leaving Home

June 4, 2015 7:33 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Is your teen preparing to leave home? Over the last few years, Mark and I have watched all 5 of our kids grow up and head out into the world.  Though we can’t be with them as they journey into life after high school, we worked hard to prepare our children for what lies ahead. ...


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We Help

June 2, 2015 3:18 pm Published by 1 Comment

  We Help Wednesday March Resource Check Check Done Click image above for printable version 2016 Resources January Brilliant Goals Chart for Kids February Valentines Scavenger Hunt March Check Check Done April May June July August September October November December 2015 Resources Click on images below for printable versions January Family Time Challenge February Valentine’s Day...


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Family First’s Story in Three Minutes

May 14, 2015 7:19 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

We recently worked on a short 3-minute video that shares a bit of the history and heart behind why my wife, Susan, and I started Family First almost 25 years ago. We hope that Family First is or will quickly become a trusted resource for you in your marriage or parenting journey and, as a...